Compare/Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

The Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (2,579 kg vs 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT28-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2012 vs 2006). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

FT28

wheeledReference

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FT28-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

1169 kgReference

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Cab gear

1295 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

-985@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

2579 to 2899 poundsReference

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

292 cmReference

313 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height (cab)

201 cmReference

206 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

104 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

106/137 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1190 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1314 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

ROPS Weight

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1300 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1475 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.